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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.15, 1,950.81 and 941.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.15, 1,950.81 and 941.83 is: 1,300.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.15 : 1,950.81 = 941.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.15/1,950.81 = 941.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.15x = 1,950.81 × 941.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.15x = 1,837,331.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,331.38/1,413.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.17

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